Johns Creek, GA · Fulton County
Business Occupation Tax Renewal
This four-page renewal return and accompanying affidavits are for Johns Creek businesses renewing an occupation tax certificate and reporting business, tax, and employee information.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The renewal return asks businesses to report prior-year actual and current-year estimated gross receipts, deductions, employee counts, and occupation tax due. Johns Creek requires the completed return and payment by March 31; late returns may incur penalty and interest. The packet also includes sworn affidavits concerning lawful presence and private-employer employee counts, which applicants complete as applicable and return with the application and payment.
Who needs it
Businesses renewing a Johns Creek occupation tax certificate should complete the return and applicable affidavits, including the private-employer affidavit required with renewal applications.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Renewal Packet
Download the Business Occupation Tax Return Renewal packet and review the return and affidavit instructions.
- 2
Complete The Return And Affidavits
Enter business, receipts, deduction, employee, and tax information; complete the applicable affidavits and required sections.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a commissioned online notary for the sworn affidavit or affidavits that apply to your renewal.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Wait to sign the applicable affidavit until directed during your online notary video session.
- 5
Submit The Packet To The City
Send the completed return, applicable affidavits, and payment to the City of Johns Creek by the stated due date.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Johns Creek. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which parts of the renewal packet need notarization?
- The packet includes a sworn Affidavit Verifying Lawful Presence and a Private Employer Affidavit with subscribed-and-sworn language. Sign the applicable affidavit before the notary.
- How do I renew my Johns Creek occupation tax certificate?
- Complete the return and applicable affidavits, arrange notarization for the sworn statements, and submit the packet and payment to the City. The form says the return and full payment are due by March 31.
- Do I need to complete the Private Employer Affidavit?
- The form says to complete this affidavit for new and renewal business occupation tax certificates. Check the employee-count option that applies, sign before a notary, and complete the E-Verify section only if you checked option (a).
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for these affidavits?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21), but confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized affidavit.